Portugal: Percent Catholic

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 Portugal

Catholic Christians as percent of the total population

 Latest value 85.2
 Year 2013
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2013
 Average 92.6
 Min - Max 85.2 - 96.6
 Source The Cline Center for Democracy
The latest value from 2013 is 85.2 percent, a decline from 85.6 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 43.2 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 1960 to 2013 is 92.6 percent. The minimum value, 85.2 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 96.6 percent was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Portugal - Percent Catholic - Recent values chart

Historical series
Portugal - Percent Catholic - historical chart - 1960-2013




Definition: Catholic Christians as percent of the total population.

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